Today is your day Boomer! Actually, today is your day pre-teen! Yup, 12-year-old Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis will receive her degree in Biomedical Science at the University of Ottawa today and become the youngest ever Canadian to earn a university degree! She says her mother knew at age two that Anthaea would be someone special....and she is! But what about the oldest Canadian to earn a university degree? That person was 96, so that brings up my main topic today. Boomers, did you know that many universities, like UBC and UofM, offer free tuition to seniors? Yes, and apparently the number of seniors taking free courses is on the rise. Here are some reasons why you should consider this. According to livingmaples.com, going back to school will boost your memory and critical thinking. It will also help you follow your wishes and interests, increase your social interaction and gain more information. The website states "there is no doubt that there is a direct relationship between lack of social interaction and depression. Therefore, by going back to university, seniors can expand their social relations and experience more interactive and fun times." Food for thought....er, books for thought Boomers. Cheers!